Holy guacamole! We just discovered that #avocabros is an actual thing. What’s an ‘avocabro’ you ask? Well, they’re essentially friends who unite over their love for avocados. And if you’re not part of the club yet, there’s every reason why you should be.

So what’s the big deal about avocados anyway? And why is everyone with a six pack and more than 10k followers on Instagram eating them? We have all the answers.

Avocados are a great source of vitamins C, E, K and B-6 and what’s even cooler about it is that the oil that’s extracted from the pulp makes an excellent replacement for the refined oils that you get in the market today.

In India, Rushabh and Miral Parikh, passionate crusaders of avocado, are bringing ethically sourced extra virgin avocado oil to the table. “After having consumed poor grade refined oil which predominantly have artificial ingredients which do more harm than good to the body, we decided to address this issue by introducing an oil that is right for the Indian population,” says Rushabh, who is also an avid runner and weightlifter.

The couple manufacture Black & Green Avocado Oil, sourced from imported avocados from Kenya, the world’s best avocado producing nation. This multipurpose extra virgin avocado oil caters to everyone from infants to the elderly and can be used for cooking as well as on the face, skin and hair. The oil adds a lovely flavour to your grills, pastas, salad dressings and sautés and works as a great antioxidant as well.

Benefits of the Black & Green Extra Virgin Avocado Oil

Extra virgin avocado oil, when compared with other oils, is most effective in increasing HDL, the “good” kind of cholesterol and can be used as a supplement for Vitamin E. It’s also good for the eyes – the oil is high in lutein, an antioxidant or carotenoid that’s naturally found in the eyes and mainly obtained through one’s diet. It has a very high smoke point (270°C) that makes it a good choice for stir-fried food, searing meats and other high-temperature cooking. As a fruit-based oil avocado oil contains phytosterols such as ß-sitosterol which is known to reduce bad cholesterol levels. Avocados also contain essential fibers which help in digestion. It can even help to lose weight by suppressing your overall caloric intake over the course of the day.

This extra virgin avocado oil also does wonders for the hair and skin. It contains skin friendly fats and the antioxidants vitamin C and E which keeps the skin healthy and supple. The fat in avocados helps to reinforce the structural barrier of the skin so that moisture is not lost too fast, making it the perfect supplement for dry skin.

Farm to Fork

At Black & Green Avocado Oil, the founder duo (sorry, the avoca-duo) seek to strike a harmony between soil and produce by ethically creating sustainable products with minimum carbon footprint, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and their ethos. “The kitchen should be a cornerstone of a happy house and healthy body but in the age where food is fast and easy, it’s time we slow down and make eating a priority again,” says the couple.

Get your bottle of Black & Green Extra Virgin Avocado Oil from Amazon, Foodhall, Nature’s Basket, Spencer’s Retail or a store near you. For more details, follow them on Instagram.